Adoption Support Social Worker - Adoption West
Job reference: 26EXTE00059E
Salary: £41,777 - £43,149 per annum, pro rata (£33,873 - £34,985 per annum), plus 8% market supplement (subject to review)
Closing date: 28/09/2026
Location: Bristol
Employment type: Fixed term
Hours Per Week: 30
Service Area: B&NES Partners
Job Description
Please note this is not a Bath & North East Somerset Council Vacancy.
Adoption West is a Regional Adoption Agency and registered Voluntary Adoption Agency commissioned by Bath & North East Somerset, Bristol, Gloucestershire, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire and Wiltshire Councils. Adoption West provides a range of adoption services including:
- The recruitment and assessment of prospective adopters
- Family finding services for children requiring permanency via adoption
- Post adoption support services
- Services to birth family and adopted adults
Main duties
- Providing advice and support to adoptive families
- Assessing the support needs of adoptive families
- Working with children and families with complex needs
- Providing therapeutic support to families either directly or via ASF applications
You will need
- A Social Work Qualification (degree or equivalent) and current registration with Social Work England
- Experience of working as a Social Worker or having had a student social work placement with children and families
- An understanding of early life experiences such as trauma or abuse and the impact they can have on children and young people throughout their lives
- The ability to analyse complex information to make recommendations and informed decisions
- The ability to work both as part of a team, sharing knowledge and managing cases
- The ability to use your own initiative and work independently
- Experience of managing your own caseload and working to deadlines
Adoption West
- Is an organisation with a wealth of experience and has a learning culture committed to enabling the post holder to grow and develop in their role
- Provides support through supervision and training
- Offers flexible working arrangements, including job shares
- Provides a Local Government Pension Scheme and access to the Child Care vouchers scheme
Additional Information
- This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and will require an Enhanced DBS check before appointment can be confirmed
- Confidentiality: Employees are expected to maintain the required level of confidentiality at all times in relation to their work
Contact
For an informal discussion about this role please contact:
Anjali Gupta: Anjlai.gupta@adoptionwest.co.uk or
Anita Huggins: anita.huggins@adoptionwest.co.uk
Closing date: Monday 28th September 2026 at 5pm
Interview date: Monday 5th October 2026
This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and will require an Enhanced DBS check before appointment can be confirmed.
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Adoption Support Social Worker employer: Bath & North East Somerset Council
Bath and North East Somerset Council is an excellent employer for Trauma-Informed Social Workers, offering a supportive work environment that prioritises professional development and collaboration. With strong leadership backing, extensive training opportunities, and relocation assistance, employees can thrive while making a meaningful impact on the lives of children in care. The council's commitment to family-centred interventions ensures that staff are engaged in rewarding work that truly makes a difference in the community.
Contact Details:
Bath & North East Somerset Council Recruitment Team
